F1 Diecast Models 2026: Bburago Formula 1 Collector's Guide
Best F1 Diecast Models 2025: The Complete Bburago Formula 1 Collector's Guide
Few collectibles capture the drama of Formula 1 like a properly detailed scale model of the car itself. Bburago has become the go-to brand for officially licensed F1 diecast — real rubber tires, accurate liveries, true-to-scale bodywork, and pricing that ranges from impulse-buy desk pieces to centerpiece 1/18 builds. This guide covers every Bburago F1 model we currently stock, organized by team, with the scales, prices, and details that matter when you're deciding what to add to your shelf.
Whether you're a Ferrari tifoso, a Red Bull championship-era collector, a Mercedes fan chasing the Hamilton and Russell years, or you just want a grid of modern F1 machinery on your desk, there's a model here for your collection and your budget.
Why Bburago for F1 Models?
Bburago holds official Formula 1 licensing, which means the liveries, sponsor decals, driver numbers, and team branding are accurate — not generic approximations. Across the range you'll find:
- Official F1 licensing: Authentic team liveries and sponsor placement
- Real rubber tires: Not hard plastic — proper detail down to the contact patch
- Multiple scales: 1/43 desk pieces, 1/24 mid-size display, and 1/18 centerpiece models
- Steerable front wheels on the 1/18 cars for display posing
- Display cases included on select models to keep dust off
- Driver figures available on certain Race Series releases
F1 Diecast Scales: Which Size Is Right for You?
1/43 Scale — Desk & Shelf Pieces ($16–$22)
About 4–5 inches long. The most affordable entry point and perfect for collectors building a full grid without taking over a room. Great starter scale or for filling out a multi-car display.
1/24 Scale — Mid-Size Display ($38–$47)
Roughly 9 inches long. The sweet spot for detail versus shelf space — large enough to show off livery and aero detail, compact enough to display several. Many include display cases or driver figures.
1/18 Scale — Centerpiece Models ($77–$82)
Around 11.5–12 inches long. These are the show pieces — steerable wheels, maximum detail, and the presence to anchor a display shelf. If you want one definitive model of your favorite car, this is the scale.
🏆 Best Centerpiece: Ferrari SF-23 #16 Charles Leclerc 1/18 — $79.99
Latest-generation Ferrari in maximum detail
🏆 Best Championship Piece: Red Bull RB19 #1 Max Verstappen 1/24 with Display Case — $45.99
The dominant 2023 Drivers' Champion car
💰 Best Value: Mercedes-AMG W12 #77 Valtteri Bottas 1/43 — $16.04
Officially licensed F1 detail under $17
⭐ Best for Hamilton Fans: Mercedes W14 #44 Lewis Hamilton 1/24 — $46.99
His final Mercedes-era car before the Ferrari move
🇫🇷 Best Newcomer: Alpine A524 #31 Esteban Ocon 1/43 — $18.99
2024-season car, the most recent in the lineup
Ferrari F1 Diecast Models
The most iconic name in Formula 1, and the deepest part of this collection. Bburago's Ferrari range spans the 2021 SF21 through the 2023 SF-23, including the special "Giallo Modena" yellow Italian GP liveries that celebrate Ferrari's home race. Every Ferrari model here is 1/18 scale — full centerpiece treatment.
Ferrari SF-23 #16 Charles Leclerc (2023) 1/18 — Best Ferrari Centerpiece
Price: $79.99 | Scale: 1/18 | Item: 16812CL | Length: ~12 inches
The most recent Ferrari in the lineup and the one to own if you're buying a single definitive piece. Leclerc's 2023 SF-23 in full Scuderia livery, with steerable front wheels, real rubber tires, and the detailed bodywork that makes 1/18 the collector's choice.
- Latest-generation SF-23 chassis
- Charles Leclerc #16 full Ferrari livery
- Steerable front wheels for display posing
- ~12 inches of detailed bodywork
Ferrari SF-23 #55 Carlos Sainz (2023) 1/18
Price: $79.99 | Scale: 1/18 | Item: 16812CS
The sister car to Leclerc's SF-23 — Carlos Sainz's #55 in the same 2023 Ferrari livery. Pair them for a complete two-car Ferrari grid in matching scale.
- 2023 SF-23 in #55 Sainz spec
- Matches the Leclerc SF-23 for a paired display
- Steerable wheels, rubber tires, 1/18 detail
Ferrari F1-75 #16 Charles Leclerc (2022) 1/18
Price: $76.99 | Scale: 1/18 | Item: 16811CL
The 2022 F1-75 marked Ferrari's return to the front of the grid. Leclerc's #16 in classic Rosso Corsa — a strong-season car that's become a fan favorite.
- 2022 F1-75, Ferrari's competitive return
- Leclerc #16 in classic Ferrari red
- 1/18 scale with steerable wheels
Ferrari F1-75 #16 Charles Leclerc "Giallo Modena" Italian GP (2022) 1/18 — Special Livery
Price: $76.99 | Scale: 1/18 | Item: 16811CLMZ
A standout for collectors: the special yellow "Giallo Modena" accents Ferrari ran at their home Italian GP, commemorating Leclerc's 2nd-place finish. The yellow detailing makes this one of the most distinctive Ferraris in the range.
- Special Giallo Modena home-race livery
- Commemorates 2nd place at the 2022 Italian GP
- The collector's pick for something different from standard red
Shop F1-75 Giallo Modena (Leclerc) →
Ferrari F1-75 #55 Carlos Sainz (2022) 1/18
Price: $76.99 | Scale: 1/18 | Item: 16811CS
Sainz's #55 F1-75 in standard Ferrari livery — the companion to Leclerc's 2022 car for collectors building the full team.
- 2022 F1-75 in #55 Sainz spec
- Classic Ferrari red livery
- Pairs with the Leclerc F1-75
Ferrari F1-75 #55 Carlos Sainz "Giallo Modena" Italian GP (2022) 1/18
Price: $76.99 | Scale: 1/18 | Item: 16811CSMZ
The Sainz half of the special Italian GP pairing — #55 in the yellow Giallo Modena home-race livery. Collect both Giallo Modena cars for a unique matched set.
- Special Giallo Modena Italian GP livery
- Sainz #55 companion to the Leclerc special
- Distinctive yellow detailing
Shop F1-75 Giallo Modena (Sainz) →
Ferrari SF21 #55 Carlos Sainz (2021) 1/18
Price: $76.99 | Scale: 1/18 | Item: 16809SA
Sainz's first season in red — the 2021 SF21. A good pick for collectors who want to trace Ferrari's recent evolution from the SF21 through the F1-75 and SF-23.
- 2021 SF21, Sainz's debut Ferrari season
- Completes a 2021–2023 Ferrari progression
- 1/18 scale, rubber tires, steerable wheels
Want to see Ferrari's road cars in the same scale? Browse the full 1/18 diecast collection for everything from F1 machinery to Ferrari supercars.
Red Bull Racing F1 Diecast Models
The championship-era cars. Red Bull's dominant 2022–2023 run is captured here in the RB18 and RB19 — including Max Verstappen's Drivers' Champion car and the Constructors' Champion editions. Several come with display cases or driver figures.
Red Bull RB19 #1 Max Verstappen "Drivers' Champion" (2023) 1/24 with Display Case — Best Championship Piece
Price: $45.99 | Scale: 1/24 | Item: 28030MV | Includes display case
The #1 car from one of the most dominant seasons in F1 history. Verstappen's 2023 RB19 carrying the champion's number, complete with a display case to keep it pristine. If you collect winning cars, this is the one.
- 2023 RB19 in #1 champion's livery
- Display case included
- Commemorates a record-breaking season
- Oracle Red Bull Racing official livery
Red Bull RB19 #11 Sergio Perez "Race Series" (2023) 1/18 — Largest Red Bull
Price: $81.99 | Scale: 1/18 | Item: 18003SP | Length: ~11.5 inches
The biggest Red Bull in the range — Perez's #11 RB19 in 1/18 Race Series trim with steerable wheels. The centerpiece option for Red Bull collectors who want maximum scale and detail.
- 1/18 Race Series — the largest RB19 available
- Steerable front wheels
- ~11.5 inches of detailed bodywork
- Oracle Red Bull livery
Red Bull RB19 #11 Sergio Perez with Driver Figure (2023) 1/24
Price: $45.99 | Scale: 1/24 | Item: 28036SP | Includes driver figure
The 2023 Constructors' Champion RB19 in 1/24, paired with a driver figure for a more dynamic display. A nice mid-size companion to the Verstappen championship car.
- Includes a Sergio Perez driver figure
- 2023 Constructors' Champion season
- Pairs with the #1 Verstappen RB19
Red Bull RB18 #11 Sergio Perez "Constructor's Champion" (2022) 1/24
Price: $43.99 | Scale: 1/24 | Item: 28026SP | Includes display case
The car that kicked off Red Bull's championship run — the 2022 RB18 in Perez's #11. Comes with a display case and marks the start of the team's dominant era.
- 2022 RB18, start of the championship run
- Display case included
- Constructors' Champion season car
Looking for more 1/24 display models? The full 1/24 diecast collection has racing and road cars in this popular display size.
Mercedes-AMG F1 Diecast Models
The Silver Arrows era, including Lewis Hamilton's final Mercedes seasons before his move to Ferrari. This range spans the 2021 W12 through the 2023 W14, in scales from budget 1/43 up to detailed 1/24 — several with display cases or driver figures.
Mercedes-AMG W14 #44 Lewis Hamilton "Petronas" (2023) 1/24 — Best for Hamilton Fans
Price: $46.99 | Scale: 1/24 | Item: 28028LH
Hamilton's 2023 W14 in the iconic Petronas livery — one of his final cars in Mercedes silver and teal before the 2025 Ferrari switch. A must-have for Hamilton collectors marking the end of an era.
- 2023 W14 in #44 Hamilton spec
- Classic Petronas Mercedes livery
- Among Hamilton's last Mercedes-era cars
- 1/24 mid-size display scale
Mercedes-AMG W14 #44 Lewis Hamilton with Driver Figure (2023) 1/24
Price: $45.99 | Scale: 1/24 | Item: 28037LH | Includes driver figure
The same 2023 W14 with an added Lewis Hamilton driver figure (about 3 inches tall) for a more complete trackside display. Race Series presentation.
- Includes a Hamilton driver figure
- 2023 W14 Petronas livery
- Race Series display presentation
Mercedes-AMG W14 #63 George Russell with Driver Figure (2023) 1/24
Price: $43.99 | Scale: 1/24 | Item: 28037GR | Includes driver figure
Russell's #63 W14 with driver figure — the teammate car to Hamilton's 2023 Mercedes. Collect both for the complete Silver Arrows lineup.
- Includes a Russell driver figure
- 2023 W14 in #63 spec
- Pairs with the Hamilton W14
Mercedes-AMG W14 #63 George Russell "Petronas" (2023) 1/24
Price: $38.04 | Scale: 1/24 | Item: 28028GR | Includes display case
The display-case version of Russell's 2023 W14 — keep it sealed and dust-free. The most affordable way into the 1/24 Mercedes range.
- Display case included
- 2023 W14 Petronas livery
- Best-value 1/24 Mercedes
Mercedes-AMG W13 #63 George Russell (2022) 1/43 with Display Case
Price: $21.99 | Scale: 1/43 | Item: 38066GR | Includes display case
Russell's 2022 W13 in compact 1/43 with a display case — an affordable desk-scale piece that still includes case protection. Great for filling out a multi-car grid.
- 2022 W13 in 1/43 desk scale
- Display case included
- Affordable grid-filler
Mercedes-AMG W12 #77 Valtteri Bottas (2021) 1/43 — Best Value
Price: $16.04 | Scale: 1/43 | Item: 38038VB
The most affordable model in the entire guide — Bottas's 2021 W12 in 1/43 for just over $16. Officially licensed F1 detail at an impulse-buy price, and the easiest way to start a collection.
- Under $17 — the best-value F1 model here
- 2021 W12 in #77 Bottas spec
- Officially licensed, real rubber tires
- Perfect entry point for new collectors
Building a budget-friendly grid? The 1/43 diecast collection is the affordable scale for collecting multiple cars without taking over a shelf.
Alpine F1 Diecast Models
The newest car in the lineup and the French entry on the grid. Alpine's distinctive blue-and-pink BWT livery stands out in any collection.
Alpine A524 #31 Esteban Ocon "BWT" (2024) 1/43 — Newest in the Range
Price: $18.99 | Scale: 1/43 | Item: 38219EO | Length: ~5 inches
The most recent model in this guide — Ocon's 2024 Alpine A524 in the eye-catching BWT livery. A fresh, current-season car at an accessible 1/43 price point, and a distinctive splash of color against the reds and silvers of the rest of the grid.
- 2024 season — newest car in the lineup
- Distinctive BWT blue-and-pink livery
- Esteban Ocon #31
- Affordable 1/43 desk scale
Completing the Display: From the Car to the Driver
A great F1 model captures the machine — the livery, the aero, the number on the nose. But a complete collector's display tells the whole story, and the other half of that story is the driver. The model is the car; the helmet is the person inside it.
That's where a different kind of piece comes in. While the models in this guide recreate the cars at 1/18 to 1/43, some collectors anchor their display with a full-size hand-painted 1:1 F1 replica display helmet from 123Helmets.com — the same helmet a driver wears, recreated at true size as a display piece (not protective gear), painted to the exact livery. Set next to a shelf of scale models, a 1:1 helmet becomes the centerpiece: the car in miniature, the driver at full scale.
It's a natural pairing for a serious F1 display — and a good reminder that a collection can be built around moments and people, not just machinery.
F1 Collecting Tips
Choosing Your Scale
- Building a full grid? Stick to 1/43 — affordable and space-efficient for many cars
- Want detail without sprawl? 1/24 is the sweet spot, often with cases or figures
- One definitive piece? Go 1/18 for your favorite car and driver
- Mixing scales looks busy — pick one as your primary and stay consistent
Protecting Your Collection
- Keep models out of direct sunlight — liveries can fade over years
- Prioritize models that include display cases, or add acrylic cases separately
- Handle by the chassis, not delicate wings or aero parts
- Models in original packaging hold value best if you ever resell
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Bburago F1 models officially licensed?
Yes. Bburago holds official Formula 1 licensing, so liveries, sponsor decals, driver numbers, and team branding are accurate rather than generic. Each model is sold in the manufacturer's original packaging.
What's the best scale for F1 diecast?
It depends on your goal. 1/43 is best for affordably collecting many cars, 1/24 balances detail and space, and 1/18 delivers maximum detail for a centerpiece. If you're starting out, a 1/43 model like the W12 Bottas at $16.04 is a low-risk entry point.
Do these models have opening parts?
F1 cars are single-piece bodywork in reality, so these models don't have opening panels. The 1/18 cars do feature steerable front wheels for display posing, and all models have real rubber tires and detailed interiors and exteriors.
Which models come with a display case?
Several do — including the RB19 Verstappen 1/24, RB18 Perez 1/24, W14 Russell 1/24, and W13 Russell 1/43. A case keeps dust off without needing a separate purchase. Models with driver figures (Hamilton, Russell, Perez) are noted in their listings.
Can I collect a full team?
Yes — that's part of the appeal. Both Ferrari drivers are available in matching 1/18 across the F1-75 and SF-23, both Mercedes drivers in 1/24 W14, and the special Giallo Modena Ferraris come as a matched #16/#55 pair.
Start Your F1 Collection
From a $16 Mercedes W12 to an $82 Red Bull RB19 centerpiece, this Bburago range covers every F1 collector — championship-era Red Bulls, the full Ferrari progression, Hamilton's final Mercedes seasons, and the newest Alpine on the grid. Pick the scale that fits your shelf, start with the car and driver that mean the most to you, and build from there.